HVAC Lead Technician

APPA; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Bates College is seeking an HVAC Supervisor to direct and execute HVACR construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus. The role includes training and coaching the HVAC team and scheduling work while assisting the Manager with budget development.

The position involves coordinating with other trades, reading mechanical plans, and ensuring high-quality operation of campus HVAC systems. Seasonal snow shoveling and on-call emergency duties are required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility of Manager in their absence.
• Assists Manager in directing employees, including work orders and project tasks.
• Assists in training and safety requirements and recommendations.
• Orders shop parts and materials.
• Involved in planning and estimating.
• Provides Manager with HR recommendations for evaluations, hiring and potential discipline.
• Primary point of contact for daily calls and requests.
• Coordinate all HVAC work with other building trades, College staff, contractors, and students.
• Ability to read and interpret building mechanical plans, and equipment diagrams and schematics.
• Train fellow personnel in maintaining campus HVAC systems.
• Communicate well with all customers and understand their needs.
• Report shop personnel issues to Manager for evaluation / resolution.
• Operate, maintain, and repair campus air handlers and HVAC systems.
• Proficient with BAS programs and IAQ ventilation requirements.
• Responsible to meet all project or personal assignment deadlines from supervisor.
• Perform all HVAC related functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes.
• Support and enforce policies and procedures of Facility Services and Bates College.
• Perform routine emergency response “on call” duty with distance restrictions.
• Shovel snow seasonally as needed.

Job description

Position Purpose:

Direct and execute all varieties of HVACR related construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus. Use high quality skills to train, coach, and schedule work of other members of the HVAC shop. Assist Manager in developing Capital and Operating budgets.

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Job Duties:

• Assumes responsibility of Manager in their absence.
• Assists Manager in directing employees, including work orders and project tasks.
• Assists in training and safety requirements and recommendations.
• Orders shop parts and materials.
• Involved in planning and estimating.
• Provides Manager with HR recommendations for evaluations, hiring and potential discipline.
• Primary point of contact for daily calls and requests.
• Coordinate all HVAC work with other building trades, College staff, contractors, and students.
• Ability to read and interpret building mechanical plans, and equipment diagrams and schematics.
• Train fellow personnel in maintaining campus HVAC systems.
• Communicate well with all customers and understand their needs.
• Report shop personnel issues to Manager for evaluation / resolution.
• Operate, maintain, and repair campus air handlers and HVAC systems.
• Proficient with BAS programs and IAQ ventilation requirements.
• Responsible to meet all project or personal assignment deadlines from supervisor.
• Perform all HVAC related functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes.
• Support and enforce policies and procedures of Facility Services and Bates College.
• Perform routine emergency response “on call” duty with distance restrictions.
• Shovel snow seasonally as needed.